Motorcyclist seriously injured after being thrown over retention wall along North Loop, investigators say

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HOUSTON — A local motorcyclist is in serious condition after crashing into a retaining wall Monday morning in northwest Houston.

The rider was exiting the North Loop at Highway 290 at 2:45 a.m. when he slammed on his brakes in an effort to avoid a slower-moving vehicle, according to investigators. The motorcycle crashed into a retaining wall and the rider was thrown from the bike. He reportedly went over the wall and landed on the other side.